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Ainslie Wills

Ainslie began developing her musical skills at a very young age by playing along with songs that she liked at the time.(eg:"That's what friends are for" or anything from arguably one of the worst films ever made "Xanadu")
After high-school Ainslie set out to refine her skills. She left her rural home in Albury and moved to Ballarat where she studied for a diploma in music and performed regularly at local venues. During this time Ainslie began writing more and more. Read more on Last.fm

Good times all around! I saw one of the best gigs of my life the other week thanks to Emily King. Also, thanks to the Melbourne Museum for having us down for Nocturnal Nights, here is a snap taken by the lovely David Harris. Next stop Anglesea on Saturday! Wahoozies (take that as you will).
📷 David Harris Photography

Ainslie Wills
Mar 15, 2018

Whoa. What can I say, so stoked to find out that Running Second made it to the Top 5 for 'Song of the Year' amongst some killer artists. Shout out to Lawrence Folvig, Arron Light, Jono Steer and Lachlan Carrick who helped make this lil baby. Thanks to APRA AMCOS for the recognition. ✌️

Ainslie Wills
Mar 14, 2018

I'll be bringing these beauties with me for a show at the Anglesea Memorial Hall next Saturday the 24th with Jordie Lane. Might try retake this pic with eyes open. 😂
🎫 http://bit.ly/2Fz9DDF

Ainslie Wills
Feb 27, 2018

Such a pleasure to be singing alongside the two Toms again on the new No Mono track Tidal Fight (out today!), thanks for having me boys and Pieater. #surrogatefam

Ainslie Wills
Feb 25, 2018

Oh hai Perth, it's been quite a while. We're looking forward to seeing you again when we play Reverb 2018 in April! 🎶

Ainslie Wills
Feb 20, 2018

This will be our first Melbourne show of 2018! Album is not far from being finished (more on that soon) so in the meantime we'll be heading to the Melbourne Museum for Nocturnal Nights next Friday (02-March) playing alongside some fantastic local acts.
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2CcfHQe

Ainslie Wills
Jan 26, 2018

🎶 oh I do like to play beside the seaside (even though I’m in the forest). The Sound Doctor Presents is a non-for-profit organisation that puts events on to bring people of the Surfcoast together. We'll be the playing the Anglesea Memorial Hall March 24 with Jordie Lane. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=341730
Photo by @melissacowanphotograpy

Ainslie Wills
Jan 11, 2018

Thank you to APRA AMCOS and everyone who voted. We’re in some great company here. 🎶

Ainslie Wills
Dec 04, 2017

Played our last show for the year in celebration of the launch of nura Headphones, check them out (this is not a sponsored shout out) It was also the last gig we'll do with Linden Lester (Bass player extraordinare) for a while. Dinny, thanks for your tasty playing and your incredibly fast paced laugh, we'll miss you but will see you soon we hope. x Pic by Maddy Bishop

Ainslie Wills
Oct 11, 2017

Thank you to National Live Music Awards - NLMAsfor the nomination for Vic Voice of the Year! Also in the running for awky photo of the year! We’ve been hiding away in the studio and we’re excited to show you what we’re cooking up 🥘 (it’s not Paella ) Pic by I like what you look like

Ainslie Wills
Sep 13, 2017

"I'm not sure I can properly articulate how much music means to me. It's that feeling, ya know? Heart bursting open... that feeling of finding connection with something that is intangible, it's glorious."
Thank you for the chat Music Love, it's good to sit back and reflect. ❤️

Ainslie Wills
Aug 24, 2017

Jeff Buckley's Grace album was released 23 years ago today. It was and continues to be such a huge source of inspiration for so many artists and music fans. Lawrence and I have recently been recording piano for a new song of ours and while the mics were all set up we also decided to have a crack at this..thanks for the music Jeff ❤️

Ainslie Wills
Aug 21, 2017

Writing and recording new songs at the moment, and what can I say, the creativity is just flooooowing outta me (cue hair flick). Seriously though, I love this part of what I do, can't wait to show you. Snap by the wonderful I like what you look like

Ainslie Wills
Jul 31, 2017

Super proud to be joining the long list of ambassadors supporting Green Music Australia in their #BYOBottle campaign 😀 For more info head to www.greenmusic.org.au

Ainslie Wills
Jul 30, 2017

We were sorry to have missed George Ezra at Splendour in the Grass, but we're thrilled to be supporting him in March next year at some of Australia's most beautiful venues in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Thanks to Secret Sounds and George for having us!

Ainslie Wills
Jul 29, 2017

Thanks for the review Finding Figaro!

Ainslie Wills
Jul 25, 2017

I thought it was my bank doing a courtesy call the day APRA AMCOS rang and told me I'd won one of the PDAS, I almost didn't pick up! Suffice to say I feel extremely honoured to have been acknowledged in this way. Thank you to all involved... ❤️

Ainslie Wills
Jul 19, 2017

This song may have also made the cut for our Melbourne show tomorrow at Howler Melbourne, thanks to @lawfol for the 🎥

Ainslie Wills
Jul 16, 2017

"Be okay with being a little weird, a little introverted and reclusive - it's part of your creative being, as you will later discover." I wrote a letter to my teenage self, here is how it turned out via Tone Deaf. 👇

Ainslie Wills
Jul 12, 2017

It's hard to write about the things you love, here's my attempt at doing just that with my love letter to Joan As Police Woman's album Real Life..incredible record. Thanks to Music Feeds for the feature!

Ainslie Wills
Jul 11, 2017

Fighting Kind has made the cut as per some of your requests! Here’s me dusting it off before our Sydney show on Thursday. x

Ainslie Wills
Jul 09, 2017

"Sometimes I don’t know what the f*&k I’m doing but I believe I’m here to help people connect to their emotions so I write and perform songs that centre around the human condition."
Sydney, see you in four days. Tickets are available here ➡️ linktr.ee/ainsliewills

We just found out that we've been shortlisted for the APRA AMCOS PDA award. That stands for Personal Development Award, not Public Displays of Affection.
Although, I am prone to that from time to time. I'll be bringing my PDA's to Sydney next Thursday for our first headline show in a while.
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2rc3ot8
📷 Matt Redlich

Ainslie Wills
Jun 27, 2017

Following a 20-date tour of the UK including performances at The Great Escape, the indomitable Ainslie Wills today announces headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney this July. Wills also unveils the accompanying visuals for new single Running Second, a stripped back version which highlights her quietly profound lyricism and musical sincerity.
Her first headline shows since 2015, the Melbourne-based artist had earned an enviable reputation for her commanding stage presence. In the past year, she has been invited to support the likes of Leon Bridges, Grouplove, Michael Kiwanuka, Hiatus Kaiyote and Vance Joy.
Taken from her forthcoming EP slated for release later this year, Running Second follows her appearance on #1 Dads’ So Soldier and accompanying triple j Like A Version performance, as well as her 2015 genre-bending Oh The Gold EP, a follow-up to 2013’s Australian Music Prize nominated album You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine.
With her beautifully crafted and honestly told stories, Wills has gathered an army of lifelong converts at home and internationally. Oh The Gold EP was picked up in the UK, becoming Lauren Laverne’s Track Of The Day on her BBC Radio 6 programme and played on Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour, also on BBC6.
The past year has also seen Wills’ captivating live show reach great heights, recognised by main stage slots at Falls Festival, NYE On The Hill, Queenscliff Music Festival, WOMADelaide and a Splendour In The Grass appearance.